tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-480451508423097048Fri, 03 Oct 2014 04:51:12 +00001000public shootsThe 1000 Knitters Projecthttp://1000knitters.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Franklin)Blogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-480451508423097048.post-2970843970553597974Sat, 02 Aug 2008 20:51:00 +00002008-08-02T14:23:16.307-07:00In Vogue...and Wisconsin...and AlabamaIf you take a look at the current (Fall 2008) issue of <a href="http://www.vogueknitting.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Vogue Knitting</span></a>, you'll find the most high-profile mention of 1,000 Knitters yet. Leigh Witchel, who also happens to be Knitter 0847, did a splendid write-up of the <a href="http://the-panopticon.blogspot.com/2008/06/o-canada.html">Toronto shoot</a>. Thanks, Leigh! (In the same issue, on the cover no less, you'll find a pair of mittens by <a href="http://brooklyntweed.blogspot.com/">Jared Flood</a> that I simply must knit. Must. Oh, what a Jared fan am I.)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/85452151@N00/2726442898/" title="Meg 0928 by panopticon, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3265/2726442898_7cf2fe9e45_o.jpg" alt="Meg 0928" align="right" height="316" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="198" /></a>The scarf and I are just home from Marshfield, Wisconsin, where I attended the final 2008 session of <a href="http://www.schoolhousepress.com/">Meg Swansen's Knitting Camp</a>. On Saturday afternoon, I photographed another dozen knitters–including Meg herself; her son, Cully; and her grandson, Eli all working new rows on the scarf. Several of the most venerable campers also sat, including Ruth Sybers; Joy Slayton; Lois Young (who has never missed a year of camp); and Emily Ocker and <span style="font-style: italic;">her</span> daughter, Medrith Glover. And those who are frequent and/or longtime patrons of Schoolhouse Press may be interested to know that Eleanor and Tami sat, too–so when the series is done, you'll be able to put a face to the voices over the telephone.<br /><br />And now the final–I can scarcely believe it–public session is on the calendar. <a href="http://www.yarnexpressions.com/">Yarn Expressions</a> in Huntsville, Alabama has agreed to bring me out to photograph one last large gathering. Forty spaces are available, and owner/hostess Meg is asking that all participants pre-register. For more information, please visit the <a href="http://www.yarnexpressions.com/">Yarn Expressions Web site</a>.http://1000knitters.blogspot.com/2008/08/in-vogueand-wisconsinand-alabama.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Franklin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-480451508423097048.post-477523099191829546Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:59:00 +00002008-06-09T11:03:12.391-07:00June Is Busting Out All OverWhew. The Toronto shoot is approaching in a few days, and I've only just posted a recap of the fantastic <a href="http://the-panopticon.blogspot.com/2008/06/keepin-it-weird.html">Austin shoot</a> at <a href="http://www.theknittingnestaustin.com/">The Knitting Nest</a>. If you find yourself in Austin, stop in to meet Stacy and see the little piece of Dolores that we left behind...http://1000knitters.blogspot.com/2008/06/june-is-busting-out-all-over.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Franklin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-480451508423097048.post-3850968711875942611Thu, 22 May 2008 17:22:00 +00002008-05-22T10:35:48.933-07:00Looking Back - and Forward!It's a little less than a calendar year since Knitter 0001 cast on the scarf, and already photograph part of the project is nearing its finish.<br /><br />The most recent shoot took place in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania and set a new one-day record. Visit <a href="http://the-panopticon.blogspot.com/2008/05/galloping-towards-1000.html">my blog</a> for the lavishly illustrated recap. There's candy!<br /><br />Coming up on May 31 (hurrah!) is a trip south to Austin, Texas for a shooting day at <a href="http://www.theknittingnestaustin.com/">The Knitting Nest</a>. To sign up, please contact The Knitting Nest.<br /><br />And after that, it's off to Toronto to <a href="http://www.lettuceknit.com/">Lettuce Knit</a>, where a public shoot on June 14 will be part of the combined celebration of Yarn Harlot's birthday and <a href="http://www.wwkipday.com/">Worldwide Knit in Public Day</a>. Advance registration is necessary if you wish to sit; for full details please see <a href="http://www.yarnharlot.ca/blog/archives/2008/05/20/in_which_rachel_h_and_i_hatch_a_plan.html">this post</a> on Yarn Harlot's blog.<br /><br />The scarf is long, but it's not finished yet. If you can, please consider adding your stitches. Thanks to all of you who've already done so–without you, there is no project.http://1000knitters.blogspot.com/2008/05/looking-back-and-forward.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Franklin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-480451508423097048.post-6590450657078268916Sun, 03 Feb 2008 23:04:00 +00002008-02-03T15:07:03.670-08:00We Break a Record at ThreadbearMichiganders pulled out all the stops and made the January 2008 shoot at <a href="http://www.threadbearfiberarts.com/">Threadbear Fiber Arts Studio</a> a record-breaker. Read the whole story (and see a bunch of the knitters) <a href="http://the-panopticon.blogspot.com/2008/01/so-big.html">here</a>.http://1000knitters.blogspot.com/2008/02/we-break-record-at-threadbear.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Franklin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-480451508423097048.post-5948433079788093616Sun, 03 Feb 2008 22:35:00 +00002008-08-02T14:28:48.019-07:00Calendar of Public Shoots<span style="font-style: italic;">I decided I need a list of all the past public shoots that have taken place, as well as future shoots that have been confirmed, and so here it is.<br /><br />Upcoming dates and places will be added <span style="font-weight: bold;">as they are confirmed</span>.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2008<br /></span><br />October 11: Yarn Expressions [<a href="http://www.yarnexpressions.com/">Web site</a>] (Hunstville, AL)<br />June 14: <a href="http://the-panopticon.blogspot.com/2008/06/o-canada.html">Lettuce Knit</a> (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br />May 31: <a href="http://the-panopticon.blogspot.com/2008/06/keepin-it-weird.html">The Knitting Nest</a> (Austin, TX)<br />January 26: <a href="http://the-panopticon.blogspot.com/2008/01/so-big.html">Threadbear Fiber Studio</a> (Lansing, MI)<br />March 15: Yellow Dog Knitting [<a href="http://www.yellowdogknitting.com/index.php">Web site</a>] (Eau Claire, WI)<br />March 18: Windy City Knitting Guild [<a href="http://www.windycityknittingguild.com/">Web site</a>] (Chicago, IL)<br />April 12: <a href="http://www.knitters.org/">Yarnover</a> (Minnetonka, MN), thanks to generous sponsorship by The Yarnery [<a href="http://www.yarnery.com/">Web site</a>] of St. Paul, MN<br />April 19: Woolgathering [<a href="http://www.woolgathering.com/">Web site</a>] (Kennett Square, PA)<br />May 31: The Knitting Nest [<a href="http://www.theknittingnestaustin.com/">Web site</a>] (Austin, TX). Advance registration requested.<br />June 14: Lettuce Knit (Toronto, ON, Canada). Advance registration requested. For details, please visit the <a href="http://www.yarnharlot.ca/blog/archives/2008/05/20/in_which_rachel_h_and_i_hatch_a_plan.html">Yarn Harlot's blog</a>.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />2007</span><br /><br />July 11: <a href="http://the-panopticon.blogspot.com/2007/07/click-click-click-click-click.html">Arcadia Knitting</a> (Chicago, IL)<br />August 12: <a href="http://the-panopticon.blogspot.com/2007/08/thud.html">Stitches Midwest Market</a> (Rosemont, IL)<br />September 7: <a href="http://the-panopticon.blogspot.com/2007/09/dignity-and-repose.html">Loopy Yarns</a> (Chicago, IL)<br />October 26: <a href="http://the-panopticon.blogspot.com/2007/11/south-side-represents.html">My Sister's Knits</a> (Chicago, IL)<br />October 13: <a href="http://the-panopticon.blogspot.com/2007/10/scenes-from-yarn-con.html">Yarn Con</a> (Chicago, IL)<br />November 3: <a href="http://the-panopticon.blogspot.com/2007/11/there-and-back-again.html">Camellia City Stockinettes</a> (Sacramento, CA)<br />December 22: <a href="http://the-panopticon.blogspot.com/2008/01/1000-knitters-at-purl-diva.html">Purl Diva</a> (Brunswick, ME)http://1000knitters.blogspot.com/2008/02/calendar-of-public-shoots.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Franklin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-480451508423097048.post-7230659771837880544Sat, 05 Jan 2008 16:17:00 +00002008-01-05T08:23:39.252-08:00Purl Diva Memories and Threadbear Plans<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/85452151@N00/2155005435/" title="The Purl Diva by panopticon, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2046/2155005435_6d2ec87903_o.jpg" alt="The Purl Diva" height="270" width="180" /></a><br /><br />We progress! During the pre-Christmas shoot at <a href="http://www.purldiva.com/">Purl Diva</a> in Brunswick, Maine, Ellen Rodgers (above) became Knitter 0300. The full recount is <a href="http://the-panopticon.blogspot.com/2008/01/1000-knitters-at-purl-diva.html">here</a>.<br /><br />The next public shoot will take place on Saturday, January 26 at <a href="http://www.threadbearfiberarts.com/">Threadbear Fiber Arts Studio</a> in Lansing, Michigan from 10 am to 5:30 pm. Michiganders: check out the <a href="http://1000knitters.blogspot.com/2007/07/information-for-knitters.html">information for knitters</a> and come add your stitches to the scarf!http://1000knitters.blogspot.com/2008/01/purl-diva-memories-and-threadbear-plans.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Franklin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-480451508423097048.post-4410796850591379721Thu, 08 Nov 2007 13:04:00 +00002007-11-08T05:07:35.164-08:00Two Terrific Shoots!Accounts of the public shoots with <a href="http://the-panopticon.blogspot.com/2007/11/south-side-represents.html">My Sister's Knits</a> (Chicago) and the <a href="http://the-panopticon.blogspot.com/2007/11/there-and-back-again.html">Camellia City Stockinettes</a> (Sacramento, California) are over at my main blog.http://1000knitters.blogspot.com/2007/11/two-terrific-shoots.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Franklin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-480451508423097048.post-2914537918125305879Thu, 18 Oct 2007 17:21:00 +00002007-10-18T10:27:33.628-07:001000Reminder: My Sister's Knits Public Shoot on October 26Thank you so much to the forty knitters who sat for the project at Yarn Con on October 13. The total count is now 198...two portraits shy of twenty percent complete.<br /><br />The event was a delight; notes and photographs are <a href="http://the-panopticon.blogspot.com/2007/10/scenes-from-yarn-con.html">here</a>. I owe a debt of gratitude to organizers Sarah and Natalia (who have now both worked on the scarf) for inviting me to be a part of the action.<br /><br />If you haven't yet taken part, remember that another public shoot (and probably the final Chicago-area shoot until after the start of the new year) will be happening on Friday, October 26 at <a href="http://www.mysistersknits.com/assembled/home.html">My Sister's Knits</a> from 5–8 p.m. See you there!http://1000knitters.blogspot.com/2007/10/reminder-my-sisters-knits-public-shoot.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Franklin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-480451508423097048.post-6934787613191414790Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:58:00 +00002007-10-08T10:00:42.625-07:00public shootsPublic Shoots: 13 and 26 OctoberI'm pleased as punch to announce not one but two more public<a href="http://1000knitters.blogspot.com/"></a> shoots. I simply can't get enough.<br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />October 13: Yarn Con Chicago</span><br /><br />I'm delighted to have been asked to participate in Yarn Con, a gathering in Pulaski Park for yarn and those who love it. There will be workshops, demonstrations, and of course a vendor's market. The vendor list is interesting; it seems that this will be a chance for a lot of smaller and/or local producers and retailers to get their stuff out there.<br /><br />For more information about the event, you can visit the <a href="http://www.yarncon.com/">Yarn Con Web site</a>.<span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br />October 26: My Sister's Knits, Chicago</span><br /><br />And then I'll be spending a very cozy Friday evening on October 26 from 5–8 p.m. at <a href="http://www.mysistersknits.com/assembled/home.html">My Sister's Knits</a> on the South Side. I'm a north sider, so this will be a great adventure for me. (I consider Hyde Park to be downstate.)These aren't all the shoots in the works, just the two confirmed. I'm hoping take advantage of several offers to travel outside the borders of Illinois soon.http://1000knitters.blogspot.com/2007/10/public-shoots-13-and-26-october.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Franklin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-480451508423097048.post-6022630467265299403Thu, 30 Aug 2007 21:39:00 +00002007-08-30T14:40:53.143-07:00Public Shoot: Loopy Yarns, Sept 7<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/85452151@N00/1278891407/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1114/1278891407_85043ff752_m.jpg" alt="0041" align="right" height="240" hspace="7" vspace="7" width="94" /></a>I recently photographed Knitter 0119 for the <a href="http://1000knitters.blogspot.com/">1,000 Knitters Project</a>. You may have heard of her: Charlene Schurch, author of <span style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FSensational-Knitted-Socks-Charlene-Schurch%2Fdp%2F1564775704%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dbooks%26qid%3D1188509437%26sr%3D8-1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;tag=thepano-20&linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&creative=9325">Sensational Knitted Socks</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thepano-20&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;l=ur2&o=1" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" height="1" width="1" /></span> and <span style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FSensational-Knitted-Socks-Charlene-Schurch%2Fdp%2F1564777170%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dbooks%26qid%3D1188509437%26sr%3D8-2&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;tag=thepano-20&linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&creative=9325">More Sensational Knitted Socks</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thepano-20&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;l=ur2&o=1" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" height="1" width="1" /></span>, et al. If you've been hanging out in here for a while you know I'm sort of That Way about Charlene, so having her in my living room was quite an event. I gushed and burbled, and we talked, and then at last I did get around to taking her picture. And she kissed me.<br /><br />Burble. Giggle.<br /><br />(No, that's not Charlene at right. That's Sheila, Number 0041. Hi, Sheila!)<br /><br />Those of you who've sat for me (or who are planning to) might be interested to know that in addition to Charlene a number of other noted hands have worked their rows on the scarf, including Karen Frisa, Joan Schrouder, Leslye Solomon, Beth Brown-Reinsel, Sally Melville and Nancy Bush.<br /><br />I love chatting with the knitters while I photograph; it's one of the best parts of the project. But shooting folks whose work I have admired from afar can be a little daunting. You can't break the ice with Nancy Bush by asking, "So, what do you like to knit?"<br /><br />There have been several calls for 1,000 Knitters swag (t-shirts, bags and so forth) in the shop. At first I hesitated; but then I realized that I could put money from sales towards the expenses of the project, which are considerable. Watch for news of additions to the shop in the next week or so.<br /><br />In the meantime, sitters who keep a blog might like to help themselves to a blog button, with my compliments and thanks. It's a mere token, but I hope you will like it.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/85452151@N00/1279756900/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1009/1279756900_3fc4e5e9ea_o.jpg" alt="1000 Button" height="72" width="108" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Shooting at Loopy Yarns</span><br /><br />I'm pleased to announce another public shoot in Chicago, this time at <a href="http://www.loopyyarns.com/">Loopy Yarns</a> (719 South State Street). The atmosphere should be akin to Carnival in Venice, as on the same evening (Friday, September 7; hours TBA) they'll be celebrating their second anniversary. I foresee a naked conga line of yarn-wielding hooligans snaking around the block before the party is over. You know what those people at Loopy are like.http://1000knitters.blogspot.com/2007/08/public-shoot-loopy-yarns.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Franklin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-480451508423097048.post-3285200746520376058Mon, 06 Aug 2007 15:14:00 +00002007-08-06T08:35:37.665-07:00Public Shoot: Stitches Midwest, August 12It's confirmed, kids! I'll be shooting on <span style="font-weight: bold;">Sunday, August 12, 2007</span> in the Marketplace at <a href="http://www.knittinguniverse.com/flash/events/EventDetail.php?EventID=36">Stitches Midwest</a> from <span style="font-weight: bold;">10 am-3 pm</span>. I'd like to thank Laura and the other lovely folks at <a href="http://www.jimmybeanswool.com/">Jimmy Beans Wool</a> for making it possible by acting as my sponsor, and XRX (the organization that runs Stitches) for approving the shoot.<br /><br />The <a href="http://1000knitters.blogspot.com/2007/07/information-for-knitters.html">usual guidelines</a> for models will apply, so if you're interested in participating please read them carefully. Obviously, the window for shooting is limited and I'm sorry that there may be folks who would like to participate, but will have gone home by Sunday. But worry not - we have a <span style="font-style: italic;">long</span> way to go before it's time to cast off and I will be doing this again.<br /><br />No need to sign up in advance, but we <span style="font-style: italic;">will</span> be using a numbering system on the day if there's a queue.<br /><br />I plan to hang out around the market quite a bit, even when I'm not shooting, so I hope to meet a lot of you. (That's why I'll be there: to meet people. I won't be shopping. I am not buying any yarn. Absolutely not.)http://1000knitters.blogspot.com/2007/08/public-shoot-stitches-midwest-august-12.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Franklin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-480451508423097048.post-712068515477897545Wed, 01 Aug 2007 21:51:00 +00002008-05-22T10:12:48.472-07:00Want to Host a Public Shoot?<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">Please note:</span> as of this writing (May 22, 2008) it looks like there will be no room on the calendar for additional public shoots. I'm amazed at the response; I never dreamed of such support from the shops and guilds, nor such enthusiasm from the knitters.<br /><br />I'm leaving this information in place for the benefit of those already on the calendar, but again–it looks as though I'm fully booked. If that changes, you can bet I'll make a note of it here.<br /><br />Thank you all so much, from the bottom of my heart.<br /><br />_____<br /><br />If you run a shop, a festival, a guild, or some other Place Where Knitters Will Congregate and would like to consider hosting a public shoot, I'd like to hear from you.<br /><br />I'm particularly interested in hearing from potential hosts outside the American midwest. (I've had a lot of requests to visit from <span style="font-style: italic;">individual</span> knitters in New York City; Washington, DC; Seattle; Portland, OR; Atlanta; and London, but as yet no offers to host.)<br /><br />At the moment, my calendar is full through the end of summer 2008.<br /><br />Before you write, please read the following carefully.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Scheduling a Public Shoot</span><br /><br />In order to make a public shoot happen, we'll need:<br /><ol><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sufficient floor space. </span>The set-up for the portraits requires approximately 50 square feet of open, indoor space (5' x 10') on a level surface, preferably near a good source of natural light.<br /><br /></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Electricity.</span> Particularly in instances where natural light is weak or unavailable, there must be at least one grounded electrical outlet into which a studio lamp can be plugged.<br /><br /></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">One dedicated, assisting staff member. </span>Public shoots can become crowded at times. A numbering system helps to keep things running smoothly. I'll need at least one person to distribute model releases, give and call numbers, and explain the basics of the project to those who might inquire.<br /><br /></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">A simple chair.</span> A backless stool is fine. Armless is preferable. Knitters come in all shapes and sizes, so it should be sturdy.<br /><br /></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Waiting space.</span> Those waiting to be photographed will need somewhere to hang out, knit, and fill in their model releases.<br /></li></ol><span style="font-weight: bold;">Costs/Fees</span><br /><blockquote>I don't charge a fee for shooting, but also can't pay for the use of your venue. If you're a retail operation or a guild, additional traffic may increase your daily take or your membership, but I can't offer a guarantee.<br /></blockquote><span style="font-weight: bold;">Shooting Outside Chicago</span><br /><blockquote>I want to take this project on the road, and hope to find ways to do so. But it will be tricky, because I'm just a regular guy with a day job that provides limited income and vacation. If I can't get to your venue and back again under my own steam in the course of one day (meaning you're outside Chicago), then we'll have to figure out logistics and funding very carefully.<br /><br />For an out-of-town shoot, I require compensation for travel, accommodation, and two meals (breakfast and lunch) per day. If I am visiting only to shoot, there is no appearance fee.<br /><br />For an example of how much fun an out-of-town shoot can be, check out my description of the <a href="http://the-panopticon.blogspot.com/2007/11/there-and-back-again.html">1000 Knitters event</a> staged by the <a href="http://www.stockinettes.org/">Camellia City Stockinettes</a> of Sacramento, California.<br /></blockquote><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Contact Me</span><br /><blockquote></blockquote><blockquote>Send e-mail to portraits [at] franklinhabit [daht] com, with the subject line "1000 Host." Please include basic details such as your name, the name of the venue, the location, and the dates you propose.<br /><br />And thank you very much for your interest!<br /></blockquote>http://1000knitters.blogspot.com/2007/08/want-to-host-public-shoot.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Franklin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-480451508423097048.post-7814490030043113422Tue, 17 Jul 2007 23:00:00 +00002008-08-02T14:36:32.706-07:00What Is the 1,000 Knitters Project?<span style="font-style: italic;">1,000 Knitters</span> is a long-term photography project undertaken by Chicago photographer (and knitter) Franklin Habit, who blogs at <a href="http://the-panopticon.blogspot.com/">The Panopticon</a>. The goal is to celebrate through portraiture a creative community whose members have historically been either overlooked or sentimentalized, and whose work is often undervalued.<br /><br />In the series, self-identified knitters are photographed singly while at work on the same wool scarf.<br /><br />The first knitter cast on in May, 2007. As of July 31, 2008, <span style="font-weight: bold;">946 knitters</span> have taken part.<br /><br />The final format of the work is yet to be determined. Possibilities include a book and/or a gallery exhibition. Showings of the work-in-progress will likely take place online.<br /><br />Knitters interested in participating should <a href="http://1000knitters.blogspot.com/2007/07/information-for-knitters.html">click here</a> for further information.http://1000knitters.blogspot.com/2007/07/what-is-1000-knitters-project.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Franklin)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-480451508423097048.post-2729988325224365284Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:43:00 +00002008-10-13T10:05:58.986-07:00Information for Knitters<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">PLEASE NOTE:</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> As of this writing, all 1,000 spaces have been reserved–though the scarf is still in progress. Many thanks to everyone who expressed an interest!</span><br /><br />Until Knitter 1000 casts off, knitters will be needed to add their stitches to the scarf.<br /><br />Participants need not have previous experience in front of the camera. They need only self-identify as knitters and have a true passion for the craft. Age, race, shape, and gender matter not at all. Please note, however, that children (and adults, for that matter) who sit <span style="font-style: italic;">must be able to work an entire row of approximately 22 stitches without assistance and in a timely fashion</span>.<br /><br />Shooting will take place either during scheduled public shooting days (notice of which will appear in this blog when details are confirmed); or individual sittings may be scheduled directly with the photographer.<br /><br />Private shoots will generally take place at the photographer's home studio on Chicago's North Side. To inquire, please write to portraits@franklinhabit.com with the subject line "1,000 Knitters." Be sure to include your desired dates and times for sitting. Driving and/or public transit directions will be provided when a sitting has been confirmed.<br /><br />All models must agree to complete a standard model release prior to the session. Models under 18 must have their release co-signed by a parent or guardian, and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at a private individual sitting.<br /><br />There is no charge to participate in the project, and models receive no compensation.http://1000knitters.blogspot.com/2007/07/information-for-knitters.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Franklin)